Is St Michaels Church of England Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Inadequate at its last graded inspection on 19 June 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 18th of 18 secondary schools in Sefton. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Michaels Church of England Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at St Michaels Church of England Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 39.6 (England: 46.2). 28.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at St Michaels Church of England Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at St Michaels Church of England Academy starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Michaels Church of England Academy

St Michaels Road, Crosby, L23 7UL

Local ranking18th of 18 secondary schools in Sefton

Ofsted: InadequateUpdated

Secondary

Phase

684

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 19 June 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Continues from St Michael's Church of England High School (URN 141338) since 1 April 2025. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 39.6 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 28.7% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 52.1% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 94

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 90.0%
Continued in education: 84.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 5.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 76.0%
Higher education: 46.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 15.0%
Not sustained: 20.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

30.5

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

29.4

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 16.7% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 28.1
16-18 Cohort: 60

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 658
Boys: 284 (52%)
Girls: 263 (48%)
Capacity: 684 (80% full)
SEND: 30.4%
FSM Eligible: 38.8%
EAL: 5.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 10.8%
SEN Support: 19.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 13.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 47.8
Budget per Pupil: £3,831/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 13.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 36.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 87.9%
Mixed Other: 2.8%
White Other: 2.6%
Asian Other: 2.1%
Other: 0.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.8%
White Irish: 0.6%
Black African: 0.6%

87.9%

White British

2.8%

Mixed Other

2.6%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01519246778

info@stmichaels.allsaintsmat.org

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St Michaels Road

Crosby, North West

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Administrative

URN: 151777
UKPRN: 10097845
Establishment No.: 4011
Trust: THE LIVERPOOL JOINT CATHOLIC AND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMIES TRUST

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